Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Label Serving
27 g
Barcode
747599407901
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
2.5/10
Health Score
Elevated
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (27 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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18 / 20 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, CORN SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR), WHOLE MILK POWDER, PALM OIL, WATER, MILK FAT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SORBITOL, SOY LECITHIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE).
Contains allergens: Whole Milk Powder, Butter, Vanilla Extract
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Unsweetened Chocolate
Flavior agent, structural component in baking, and source of cocoa solids in confectionery manufacturing.
Cocoa Butter
Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics
Whole Milk Powder
Used to provide dairy solids, emulsification, moisture retention, and nutritional enrichment in bakery products, chocolates, infant formulas, and reconstituted beverages.
Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Milkfat
Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates.
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Sorbitol
E420
LowSweetener, humectant, texturizer, and emulsification stabilizer
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Disodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent
Sea Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Potassium Sorbate
E202
No NotablesPreservative
Vanilla Extract
flavor, sweetener, texturizing agent, emulsifier
(Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil With Tbhq And Citric Acid Added To Preserve Stability And Freshness, Dimethpolysiloxane Added To Prevent Foaming)
INS 319 / INS 330 / INS 900A
ModerateCooking oil stabilizer, antioxidant preservative, and anti-foaming agent for commercial food processing
Citric Acid Preservative
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
3 Unsweetened Chocolate | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavior agent, structural component in baking, and source of cocoa solids in confectionery manufacturing. | Unsweetened chocolate is a natural cocoa product generally recognized as safe when integrated into a balanced diet. |
4 Cocoa Butter | ✓No Notable Concerns | Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics | Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring plant fat generally recognized as safe for consumption within standard dietary fat guidelines. |
5 Whole Milk Powder Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Used to provide dairy solids, emulsification, moisture retention, and nutritional enrichment in bakery products, chocolates, infant formulas, and reconstituted beverages. | Dried whole milk is a standard dairy ingredient that provides complete proteins and minerals, while requiring consideration for individuals managing dairy allergies or saturated fat intake. |
6 Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Palm Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods. | Palm oil is widely permitted and utilized for its stability, though consumption patterns high in its saturated fat content warrant moderation in accordance with standard dietary guidelines. |
8 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
9 Milkfat | ⚠Moderate Concern | Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates. | Milkfat is a natural dairy lipid that contributes caloric density and saturated fatty acids, requiring mindful consumption within established daily energy guidelines. |
10 Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture. | Butter is a traditional dairy fat that provides essential fat-soluble vitamins, while dietary guidelines recommend consuming it in moderation as part of balanced saturated fat intake. |
11 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
12 Sorbitol E420 | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, humectant, texturizer, and emulsification stabilizer | Sorbitol combined with milk proteins is generally recognized as safe for consumption, with consideration for individual tolerance regarding sugar alcohols and dairy components. |
13 Soy Lecithin E322 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent | Soy lecithin is a commonly utilized emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe for the general population while requiring consideration for individuals with soy allergies. |
14 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
15 Disodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent | Disodium phosphate is widely permitted in food production for texture and pH control, though total dietary phosphorus intake from all sources is monitored by health authorities for long-term physiological balance. |
16 Sea Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
17 Potassium Sorbate E202 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Preservative | Potassium sorbate is widely recognized as a safe food preservative with established regulatory approval for controlling microbial growth. |
18 Vanilla Extract Allergen | ✓Low Concern | flavor, sweetener, texturizing agent, emulsifier | Semisweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe for consumption, with considerations for individuals monitoring added sugar intake or managing soy allergies. |
19 (Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil With Tbhq And Citric Acid Added To Preserve Stability And Freshness, Dimethpolysiloxane Added To Prevent Foaming) INS 319 / INS 330 / INS 900A | ⚠Moderate Concern | Cooking oil stabilizer, antioxidant preservative, and anti-foaming agent for commercial food processing | This ingredient blend contains processed fats and synthetic additives managed by regulatory limits to balance commercial food stability with dietary considerations. |
20 Citric Acid Preservative | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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